News: Politics
Cyprus news in the “Politics” category — updated throughout the day.
PoliticsStarmer says US not using Cyprus as Cypriot spokesman cites UK assurances on bases
London, United Kingdom. British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the United States military is not using Cyprus, after a question in parliament referenced threats by an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps general to fire…
PoliticsCyprus says foreign military buildup “necessary” but denies role in Middle East conflict
Nicosia, Cyprus. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the buildup of foreign military assets in and around Cyprus is…
PoliticsIsrael’s UN envoy says Iran actions involving Cyprus show growing desperation
New York, United States. Israel’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Danny Danon, said on Tuesday that Iran’s…
PoliticsFidan downplays risk of Iranian strike on Cyprus amid rising regional tensions
Ankara, Turkey. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the likelihood of Cyprus becoming a target of an Iranian…
PoliticsUK plans Royal Navy deployment to eastern Mediterranean to bolster bases in Cyprus, report says
London, United Kingdom. Britain is planning to deploy a Royal Navy warship to the eastern Mediterranean to bolster…
PoliticsCyprus and Greece reaffirm unity amid regional tensions, Christodoulides says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus and Greece stand united and will “always be part of the solution” amid ongoing regional…
PoliticsHellenic Air Force C-130 lands in Paphos, fifth Greek aircraft to arrive in Cyprus this week
Paphos, Cyprus. A Hellenic Air Force C-130 transport aircraft landed in Paphos on Monday night, the fifth Greek…
PoliticsFrance to send air defence systems and frigates to Cyprus, CNA reports
Nicosia, Cyprus. France will send anti-missile and anti-drone systems, as well as a frigate, to Cyprus to bolster…
PoliticsPalmas to meet Dendias in Nicosia amid Middle East security concerns
Nicosia, Cyprus. Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas is scheduled to meet Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias in Nicosia on…
PoliticsUK confirms drone strike on RAF Akrotiri as regional conflict raises risks and military involvement
Akrotiri, Cyprus. The British government confirmed on Monday that the RAF base at Akrotiri had been hit in…
PoliticsEU’s Costa conveys support to Cyprus after Shahed drone hits British base
Nicosia, Cyprus. European Council President Antonio Costa said he spoke with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides to convey the…